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1 Cricut is a closed ecosystem of tools useful for cutting out 2D digital designs out of various materials.
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5 == Available Cricut Tools ==
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7 * Cricut Maker 3
8 * Cricut EasyPress 3 12"x10"
9 * Cricut EasyPress Mini
10 * Cricut Hat Press
11 * Cricut EasyPress Mat 20"x16"
12 * Cricut EasyPress Mat 8"x10"
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14 To use these tools, follow the directions in Personal Device Setup and then the project specific directions.
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16 == Personal Device Setup ==
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18 === Cricut Design Studio ===
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20 To use the Maker 3, download and install the [[Cricut Design Space>>https://design.cricut.com]].
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22 Login information is available in the shop near the tools.
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24 ==== Cricut Heat App ====
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26 To use the mini press, hat press, and t-shirt press, use the Cricut Heat app to connect to
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28 Available for [[iOS>>https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cricut-heat-diy-heat-transfer/id1543582461]] and [[Android>>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cricut.heatpress&hl=en_US]].
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30 Login information is available in the shop near the tools.
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32 == Project Guidance ==
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34 ==== Vinyl Stickers ====
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36 ==== Printed Stickers ====
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38 You'll need the Cricut Design Studio, a Bluetooth or USB connection to the Maker 3, and a connection to the printer.
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40 1. Create a high quality PNG to use as your sticker.
41 1. In Cricut Design Space, begin a blank "New Project".
42 1. "Upload" the PNG into Cricut Design Space. Make sure to import it as a Flat Graphic.
43 1. When satisfied with sizing, select Make.
44 1. Lay out as many stickers as you can fit onto a single sheet using Project Copies.
45 11. Pro tip: Alternatively, sometimes duplicating your design in the design space and "attaching" them can fit more stickers than using Project Copies.
46 1. Connect the Maker 3 to Bluetooth or USB (cables in cabinet).
47 1. Print the stickers, paying attention to the Copies on the print dialog to determine how many stickers to create.
48 11. Consider whether Add Bleed makes sense for your design or not.
49 1. Select the appropriate material from the dropdown that you're using.
50 1. Carefully load 1 printed sheet onto a Light Grip, ideally, or a Standard Grip mat.
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52 ==== Iron-on ====